Graduate Collection & Artnthat Studios Launch Night

Im so pleased to announce that my graduate collection is now launched. 

My collection was launched at 7pm on Friday the 14th June 2013 at Grays School of Art Degree Show in Aberdeen. My launch night was sponsored by the amazing Mens Hair Salon "The Mens Emporium" and they put on such a fantastic array of beverages for my VIP visitors. 

My graduate collection can now be viewed on my posts below as well as purchased here. 

I am also exhibiting at the Grays School of Art Degree show on the 15th-23rd of June in Aberdeen and at New Designers  Exhibition in London on the  26th -29th of June 2013 - Come along and visit me if you can! 

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Artnthat - Matt Russell's Graduate Collection Part 1

My honours year collection is the result of detailed research and development into the topic of place and identity.

Combining geographical landscapes and my own recordings of travel I have designed an androgynous fashion collection, showcasing the appeal of concealed identity within today’s globalised hybrids of cultures merging.

The experience of travel, both having studying abroad in Nanjing China and completing placements away from home in London and Paris has led to me developing my appreciation of my own Scottish heritage which led to me being heavily influenced by the Scottish landscape.

In pushing the constraints of scale and perspective I looked into the concealment of identity within a globalised culture. This led to create these luxurious printed silk chiffon scarves 

Printed Silk Chiffon Scarves - Matt Russell 
Photography                            - Chris Henderson 
Make-Up Artistry                   - Chloe Marie Watt
Model                                        - Aroosha Nekonam

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Artnthat - Matt Russell's Graduate Collection - 6ft Printed Fringing

As a development from my screen printed fringed lampshade seen here I decided to push my limits and work with a much longer length of fringing for the use in the fashion and interiors market.

I have had such a fantastic response and a real sense of awe and appreciation at the effort and lengths I tackled in printing on-top of the finging.

Printed Fringing                    - Matt Russell 
Photography                            - Chris Henderson 
Make-Up Artistry                   - Chloe Marie Watt
Model                                         - Aroosha Nekonam

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Artnthat - Matt Russell's Graduate Collection Part 2 - T-Shirt Menswear Collection

My honours year collection is the result of detailed research and development into the topic of place and identity. For my menswear T-Shirt collection I used my tribal print designs and screen printed my T-shirts using innovative techniques such as embossing. Each T-shirt is handmade and printed by myself.

You can purchase a selection of my menswear T-shits  and printed trousers at my  online store   or order one of my designs via my bespoke ordering service email matt@artnthat.com 

T-shirt Design - Matt Russell

Model - Nathan Mellis

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Scottish Fashion Awards 2013 Nomination - Matt Russell Scottish Fashion Graduate of the Year Nominee.

I am so honoured to announce that I have been nominated for a Scottish Fashion Award, as Scottish Fashion Graduate of the year 2013. You can check out my full bio and all the nominees here.

The event, which will be hosted by style icon Laura Whitmore (MTV) on 9th October in London, recognises the most influential Scottish players in fashion, working in Scotland and around the world.

 It also provides an unrivalled platform for new and emerging talent hailing from Scotland and is attended by influential industry leaders, designers, models, retailers and celebrities and celebrates the best of what Scotland has to offer in fashion, design and textiles. A host of those such as Christopher Kane, Jonathan Saunders, Holly Fulton and Louise Gray who are establishing our fashion future - I cannot believe I will be walking amongst my Idols in the Fashion Industry.

Nominations were selected from leading figures in fashion. The finalists will be judged by an exclusive panel made up of professionals from the world's leading fashion houses, the most renowned and respected fashion publications and leading figures in style with winners announced at the glittering awards ceremony at the plush Dover House. Moving to London for the first time the invitation only awards ceremony will be made up of a nominee catwalk show and award presentation hosted by TV personality Laura Whitmore followed by a glamorous after party at a secret location.

It is such a privilege to be recognised within the Fashion industry and to be listed alongside my idols and be mentioned on Vogue, Elle and Drapers. 

It really has made launching my graduate collection on Friday the 14th June so much more exciting! 

My graduate collection will be launched on Friday the 14^th June at Grays School of Art  before being taken to New Designers Exhibition in London.

My online shop Artnthat studios will go live from 7pm on the 14^th June but I will keep you posted.

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